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Psychology QUESTION #9901
Question 1
According to Erikson's theory, the central struggle during adolescence is:
  • Intimacy versus isolation
  • Initiative versus guilt
  • Identity versus role confusion✔️
  • Competence versus inferiority
Correct Answer Explanation
Erikson's fifth stage — Identity versus Role Confusion — corresponds to adolescence (ages 12–18). The central task is forming a stable, coherent sense of personal identity. Failure leads to role confusion and identity diffusion.